[Dixielandjazz] George Bruno R.I.P.

[Robert Ringwald]

George Bruno Obituary At The Sacramento Bee, April 26, 2014
BRUNO, George
George was born in Chicago on June 11, 1924 and passed away in Sacramento on April
20. 2014.
His family moved to California in 1939 and he went to Manteca High School. He was
a talented musician
found his passion for music as a teenager playing clarinet and saxophone.
He served in
World War II
in the U.S Army. After the war he earned his Masters degree in teaching
at University of Pacific and retired after 30 years of teaching in Sacramento.
He formed his own 15 piece band in the 1970's and was still going in 2011. His band
was featured
on KXOA's popular 'Music of your Life' Dance Series, and he led the orchestra for
headliners at the
Sacramento Jazz Jubilee for more than 25 years. His band was also a part of the California
Big Bands
Preservation Society.
He is survived by his wife, Lupe, his children, Linda (Victor) Sanchez and Ron Bruno,
and much loved
grandson, Victor, Jr. He is also survived by his sister Carole Doke of Chicago, and
a large extended
family of nieces, nephews, and in-laws who will greatly miss his easy-going and pleasant
nature.
No formal services will be held. A private family memorial will be held at a later
date.
Memorials in his name may be made to: Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517,
Topeka, KS 66675.

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-Bob Ringwald K6YBV
www.ringwald.com
916/ 806-9551

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